By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer,Report for America Corps Member, msayle@safro.com Founded in 2003 by Dr. Rick Kittles and Gina Paige, African Ancestry is the largest database of African maternal […] The post Uncovering the roots: How African Americans are tracing their lineage using DNA appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By Rev. Samuel Williams Jr.,Special to the AFRO Rev. Al Sharpton recently delivered a sermon at Howard University’s Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel. Sharpton used the platform to challenge America to […] The post Rev. Al Sharpton challenges America in keynote address at Howard University appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
By the Maryland State Board of Elections ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland State Board ofElections (on Oct. 14, 2022) released the anticipated ballot-counting and election-result announcement schedules for the 2022 General Election. Marylanders […] The post 2022 General Election Results Schedule Announced appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers .
*(CNN) — Claressa Shields became the undisputed world middleweight champion, defeating her bitter rival Savannah Marshall by unanimous decision at the O2 Arena in London. All three judges ruled in the American’s favor, with scorecards of 96-94, 97-93, 97-93, as Shields‘ relentless pace overcame Marshall’s longer reach and more powerful punches. By beating Marshall, Shields
*Continuing to make a complete ass of himself, Kanye”Ye” West appeared on Revolt’s “Drink Champs” newest podcast and said he watched Candace Owens’ documentary she created on George Floyd. He actually went on to allege that Floyd was killed by fentanyl—saying, “They hit him with the fentanyl. If you look the guy’s knee wasn’t even
*New York’s 101st Street in East Harlem has been renamed “Cicely Tyson Way” in honor of the legendary actress Cicely Tyson who died aged 96 on January 28, 2021. The award-winning actress was raised on 101st Street. A party in Tyson’s honor was held at East 101st Street and Third Avenue and was attended by
*That age-old saw about “what’s done in the dark soon comes to light” is a literal thing that happened to a Minnesota man who set fire to his own home. But why did he do it? Well, can’t say for sure what his exact motive was, but you draw a serious conclusion. You see, Denis
*Entertainment mogul Oprah Winfrey recently opened up about a previous health scare. The billionaire #OWNNetwork founder revealed and detailed her back-to-back knee surgeries last year, and discussed the commitment she made to herself afterward. Winfrey, 68, opened up about the experience during her class on gratitude called “The Life You Want” this past Wednesday (October 12th).
Gospel music minister who doubles as Speaker, Writer, and Business developer, Johnson Aluko is out with a new single titled “Afire” which can be translated to mean being “On fire for God”. Johnson shares; “This song is dedicated to the Holy Spirit for the spiritual Awakening of the Holy prayer altars of believers in Jesus
After a hiatus, Singer-songwriter, and worshipper, formerly Iyke Realm, now Iyke Nuel returns with a brand-new single he aptly titles “Loved By You”. The high-energy worship tune captures Iyke in awe of God with heartfelt lyrics acknowledging His (God’s) love towards us. Speaking on the inspiration, Iyke said “the song was Inspired by the revelation